Walking the Path: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

 

6-Week Meditation Class

 

A new year is upon us. It is time to reach deep within and lay the foundation for new beginnings through creating new patterns for growth. Understanding and applying the Four Foundations of Mindfulness is essential in sustaining a meditation practice. With such practices we cultivate inner wisdom and disciplines creating compassion, peace, and joy. Thus, enabling us to be happy, healthy, and free.

 

Class Description: In this class, we will explore the definition and applications of Mindfulness as a meditation practice. Then, we will dive into the Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Mindfulness of Body, Mindfulness of Emotions, Mindfulness of Thought, and Mindfulness of Phenomena (Mind States). Finally, we will embrace equanimity through integrating these meditation practices into our daily lives. Each class will consist of a talk on the topic, guided meditation practices, open discussions, and suggested at home practices. Each Class will be 1.5 hour long.

 

Week One: Art of Practice: Finding Your Anchor

Week Two: Cultivating Self-Compassion Through RAIN   

Week Three: Freedom Through Self-Forgiveness and Forgiveness of Others

Week Four: Nurturing Loving Kindness

Week Five: Bringing Happiness and Joy into Your Practice

Week Six:  Moving into Equanimity and Peace

 

Where: Be Love Yoga Studio Broken Arrow 112 S Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 

 

When: April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & May 6th from 3:30-5:15 pm.

 

Investment: $88.00 for all six classes: Early Bird Discount of $68 if registered before March 25th or $22.00 drop-in for single classes  

 

About the teacher: Justin found his way to the spiritual path after a 26-year battle with addiction. In 2017, after finding his
way out of the darkness of addiction he found meditation as a practice. After two years of practicing meditation, he began practicing Hatha, Bhakti, and Karma yoga. Through deepening these practices, he followed his heart to help others find the self-love, self-acceptance, and freedom these practices cultivated for him. In 2021, he began meditation teacher training from world renown meditation teachers Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Where he received certification as a teacher in mindful meditation.

 

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